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10 Quirky Indie Shops In Bristol

Just along the M4 from Oxford, Bristol is the gateway to the West Country, and a hub for creativity, innovation and a wonderful independent business scene. Wherever we travel, Anna and I love to seek out exciting independent shops, cafes,…

Rosie JacobsSeptember 26, 2018

Events

The Indie Oxford Compendium Launch

After 10 months, and a whole lot of beavering away behind the scenes, we have launched the Indie Oxford Compendium, a guide book we have put together with Bitten Oxford. It's a really gorgeous guide to indies in the city…

Rosie JacobsJune 2, 2017

News

10 Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas

With Christmas just days away and the school holidays in full swing, the dash for last minute Christmas gifts is on. Last posting dates are upon us, so to guarantee getting something unique and gorgeous for your loved ones this…

Rosie JacobsDecember 21, 2016

The Garden Florists Oxford Selection Bouquet

Inspiration

15 Ideas for celebrating Mother’s Day in Oxford

Oxford has so much to offer as a city. From the myriad of colleges for exploring, to galleries, cinemas, cafes and of course our much loved indie stores. Throw in a burgeoning street food scene, thanks to Bitten Street, as…

Rosie JacobsMarch 1, 2016

Events

Independent Oxford Pop Up Evening

Following the success of our Independent Oxford launch, we are back this month with another evening showcasing some great indie Oxford talent. Come and find us at the Old Fire Station next Tuesday from 6pm with 6 of Oxford's wonderful…

Rosie JacobsJuly 8, 2015

Best Of

10 Oxford Indies to check out in half term

Independent Oxford was featured in the Oxford Mail magazine this weekend with a run down of our favourite Oxford Indies at the moment. So if you missed it on Saturday here's a recap of our top 10! Indigo 62 Cowley…

Rosie JacobsMay 28, 2015

Inspiration

Mary Portas: Shop Girl

During the Oxford Literary Festival, I was lucky enough to see Mary Portas in conversation. She was at the festival to promote her new book ‘Shop Girl’, an autobiography about her life growing up in Watford and how she eventually…

Rosie JacobsApril 10, 2015

Anna Munday and Rosie Jacobs Independent Oxford

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Who’s Who

Here's a bit about us and why we wanted to start Independent Oxford... ANNA MUNDAY Why Independent Oxford? While working at the Old Fire Station as Marketing Manager, I realised there was a gap for a one-stop website that listed all…

Rosie JacobsMarch 24, 2015

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